
Everyone thought the housing market was about to take off this spring… but the exact opposite is happening. Sales are down, inventory growth is slowing, and first-time home buyers just hit the lowest level ever recorded. So w...
Is the 2026 Housing Market Slowing Down? Here’s What You Need to Know The 2026 housing market is showing signs of slowing, and if you're thinking about buying or selling, this is information you need to understand. In this ep...
What if one financial mistake could shape the way you approach homeownership forever? In this powerful episode, Juan opens up about how his family’s foreclosure during the 2008 financial crisis became the foundation for smart...
Mortgage rates just dropped following news of a ceasefire—but will it actually last? In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer , we break down what’s really happening in the market right now and what it means for you if you’r...
Most buyers think the highest offer always wins—but in today’s real estate and housing market, that is not how sellers actually decide. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or already navigating the process of buying a hom...
Have mortgage interest rates already bottomed for 2026? In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer , we break down the recent jump in mortgage rates, why global conflict, oil prices, inflation, and Treasury yields are all putt...
The Educated Homebuyer PodcastHousing Market AnalysisWhat Actually Happened to the Housing Market in 2026 (And What It Means If You Want to Buy)Everyone expected this to be the breakout year. Instead, the spring market stalled. Here is w…
Most people assume that moving up means moving on. Sell the old place, use the equity as a down payment, and start fresh. But what if there was a smarter path? One that lets you keep your first home, convert it into a wealth-building rental, and…
What Sellers Look For in an Offer: How to Win in a Competitive Housing Market Without OverpayingBy Josh Lewis, Certified Mortgage Consultant & Jeb Smith, Huntington Beach Realtor | The Educated Homebuyer Podcast, Episode 216Most buyers…